Archive
September 2016
Uzbekistan's Karimov Leaves Behind a Legacy of Repression, Slavery, and Kleptocracy
By Casey Michel
Uzbekistan's founding president has plenty of atrocities to his name.
What to Watch For in US-India Strategic and Defense Cooperation
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
The Diplomat's Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran discuss the state of the U.S.-India relationship.
China's Non-Chinese Approach to the South China Sea
By Patrik K. Meyer
Why has China undertaken such a radical departure in its foreign policy approach, as regards the South China Sea?
US Speeds Afghanistan’s Pivot to India
By Shawn Snow
Afghan attempts at establishing relations with India have generally been designed to send signals to Pakistan.
China and Saudi Arabia: A New Alliance?
By Wang Jin
China-Saudi Arabia ties are seeing more political-military cooperation, but oil continues to dominate.
Thailand's New Constitution: A Threat to Religious Freedom?
By Mong Palatino
A problematic provision sheds light on a thorny issue.
The Rise of US-Bangladesh Counterterror Cooperation
By Arafat Kabir
Kerry’s visit to Dhaka shows how seriously the U.S. takes terrorism in Bangladesh.
Islam Karimov Is Dead, Long Live Islam Karimov
By Catherine Putz
Signs point to a funeral tomorrow. Who will show up?
More Women Face North Korean Prison Camp: Report
By John Power
North Korea expanded one of its notorious prison camps to make room for women, a US NGO reports.
Painting the Bangkok Night
By Jonathan DeHart
An interview with American artist Chris Coles on his watercolor visions of Bangkok’s seedy side.
India Introduces First Foreign Residency Scheme (Only Millionaires Need Apply)
By Ankit Panda
The new immigration status is a bid to make foreign direct investment in India more attractive.
It's Time to Make the G20 More Asian
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
The G20 is incomplete without more Asian powers.